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hi guys, I've been checking out r34s and just want some advice/opinions about non-turbo ones and turbo ones. According to what I've read, gt's have 147kw of power which to me sounds good enough but then again I just wanna find out from people what their experiences with the na r34 is. Considering the cost of having a turbo (ie. insurance for 22 yr old with full license) and the couple of grand extra to get a gt-t, I've actually been looking at GTs. This is something I would go for if I choose not to get turbo.

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If you have been driving a mazda 3 the GT will feel like a huge upgrade without the turbo.

If it really doesn't worry you that much i would suggest getting yourself a non-turbo. In the ownership of the car you will save huge amounts of money and still enjoy the experince of owning a great car.

Cheaper insurance

Less oil changes

Better fuel consumption (huge $$$ these days)

Lower initial purchase price

An upgrade to the suspension and some nice rims will have you a good looking, handling car with enough power to enjoy a spirited drive.

But if you know your going to just get bored of the power than a turbo is the only way to go. Just relise that even a stock turbo will become boring eventually and this usually leads to more money needing to be spent on the turbo car... creating a money pit :D

  gunmetalgrey said:
If you have been driving a mazda 3 the GT will feel like a huge upgrade without the turbo.

If it really doesn't worry you that much i would suggest getting yourself a non-turbo. In the ownership of the car you will save huge amounts of money and still enjoy the experince of owning a great car.

Cheaper insurance

Less oil changes

Better fuel consumption (huge $$$ these days)

Lower initial purchase price

An upgrade to the suspension and some nice rims will have you a good looking, handling car with enough power to enjoy a spirited drive.

But if you know your going to just get bored of the power than a turbo is the only way to go. Just relise that even a stock turbo will become boring eventually and this usually leads to more money needing to be spent on the turbo car... creating a money pit :)

I'm 22 turning 23 in a couple of months and have full license with a completely clean record. How much do you guys think I would be paying for insurance on a r34 GT? I've actually checked with raa and for some reason, they won't offer me insurance lol. Would I have to go to a specialised insurance company like shannons or somethign?

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  a1105274 said:
hi guys, I've been checking out r34s and just want some advice/opinions about non-turbo ones and turbo ones. According to what I've read, gt's have 147kw of power which to me sounds good enough but then again I just wanna find out from people what their experiences with the na r34 is. Considering the cost of having a turbo (ie. insurance for 22 yr old with full license) and the couple of grand extra to get a gt-t, I've actually been looking at GTs. This is something I would go for if I choose not to get turbo.

http://www.sinergy.com.au/thumbnails.php?album=112

The place you have found this GT are known for bumping the price up a bit. I was quoted $16000 for an R32..no thanks. I would suggest you find a private sale and spend around 150 bucks getting a mech to do a full check on the car (compression test, leakdown test check everythin really)you can pick up a good R34 GT for roun $18000

  vinnie32GTS4 said:
The place you have found this GT are known for bumping the price up a bit. I was quoted $16000 for an R32..no thanks. I would suggest you find a private sale and spend around 150 bucks getting a mech to do a full check on the car (compression test, leakdown test check everythin really)you can pick up a good R34 GT for roun $18000

Cheers mate, i appreciate the advice. Do you know of any mechanics/garages/businesses who would be able to do these tests? I found a place called "Blackwood Dyno Tune and Service" which looks pretty professional. I just hope sellers will be happy to allow me to take their car there to get a 150 point check done.

  a1105274 said:
Cheers mate, i appreciate the advice. Do you know of any mechanics/garages/businesses who would be able to do these tests? I found a place called "Blackwood Dyno Tune and Service" which looks pretty professional. I just hope sellers will be happy to allow me to take their car there to get a 150 point check done.

go see shaun at boostworx..probly the best for skylines/imports

and if the seller wont let u/ doesnt want u to do the test then run away

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  a1105274 said:
I'm 22 turning 23 in a couple of months and have full license with a completely clean record. How much do you guys think I would be paying for insurance on a r34 GT? I've actually checked with raa and for some reason, they won't offer me insurance lol. Would I have to go to a specialised insurance company like shannons or somethign?

Hey mate,

bout the insurance quote, rac doesnt offer insurance coz they wont insure imports, bout the quote well i can tell u dat my quote for a 1998 R34 25GT is 1500 with HIGHER excess adjusted and im wit Just cars and im on my P's lol, insurance i would imagine would be about half of what i pay if not mayb bit cheaper.

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  Alex G said:
Hey mate,

bout the insurance quote, rac doesnt offer insurance coz they wont insure imports, bout the quote well i can tell u dat my quote for a 1998 R34 25GT is 1500 with HIGHER excess adjusted and im wit Just cars and im on my P's lol, insurance i would imagine would be about half of what i pay if not mayb bit cheaper.

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i took out my insurance on my r34 gtt last year when i was 20, i paid $1900, hopefully this year it will go down... just something for you to compare it to :blink:

awesome lol. I guess it shouldn't be a problem for me cause i would be willing to pay that aroudn that for insurance. Now it's just a matter of finding the right car and getting rid of my current car....

  a1105274 said:
awesome lol. I guess it shouldn't be a problem for me cause i would be willing to pay that aroudn that for insurance. Now it's just a matter of finding the right car and getting rid of my current car....

GOOD LUCK!!! :rofl:

  • 3 months later...

I know this is an older thread but i thought i'd add my insurance experience:

19y.o. male (so yes... i have the 'amazing' looking green p's), no accidents/points lost, r3425gt coupe, initially $1750 full comp with just car,down to $1042 after bumping up the excess to the highest possible.

and btw... there's nothing wrong with an na r34... plenty of punch for driving legally :(

Hope this helps...

well im 23.. but secondary driver is the missus.. she's 20.. both on the policy and i got full comp.. with some mods..

with Just Car and i pay $1359.00.. this is without adjusting excess so you should be roughly the same (they said the missus on the policy dont change the cost)

oh and for a note i got an R34 GTT

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